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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1936

Page

22

Mediation Sought as Maritime Strike Shuts Waterfront

Washington and New York reports detail a nationwide maritime strike affecting 91,000 workers and 198 ships. Assisting Secretary McGrady urged mediation while shipowners and unions remain unmoved. Officials in Philadelphia Galveston and Seaport Mayors monitor injunctions as Roosevelt authorizes Alaska Railroad to use vessels to avert shortages.

San Francisco Assictant Latur Edward F. McGrady Arte Nes Los Angeles Washtugim McGrady Harry Tundeberg Railors’ Union Washington Whriite House Roosevelt Alaska Railroad

Strikers and Bullets Fired at Long Beach Gates

Houston dispatch reports striking seamen accuse three trucks A Kenney B Tola and J R Bagur of firing on them from four black sedans at the Long Beach gates. Bullets whistled overhead as shots were fired, with E Harding seeking a conference with Col. HH Carmichael head of the public safety department. Texas rangers and highway patrolmen arrived to survey the situation at all Texas ports.

Houston Stelking Kenney BR. Tola J. R. Bagur Long Beach E. Harding Statbe Domittar Palit Col HH Carmichael Grata

Health Movies to Be Shown to Civic Clubs and Schools

Dr. WD Gil and L P Bishop reported two weeks of health department film work. They will show the completed motion pictures to civic clubs and school audiences, highlighting the divisions’ activities and progress.

WD. Gil L. P.bishop City Health Department Gil Bishop Health Department Civic Club

Station Hospital Inspector Visits Fort Sam Houston

Brig Gen Wallace DeWitt assistant to the surgeon general of the Army arrived in San Antonio on Wednesday to spend about ten days at Fort Sam Houston. He will inspect medical activities at Station Hospital per Eighth Corps area headquarters announcement.

Wallace DeWitt Army San Antonio Fort Sam Boustan Station Hospital Eighth Corps

Second Division Horse Show Postponed to November 25

The Second division horse show, planned for Friday, was postponed to November 25 by officials. The delay came after rain damaged the jumping course, rendering it unusable for the week.

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Various San Antonio clubs hold dinners dances and meetings

A crowded schedule of events including Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, the Tourist Club modern dancing at Tech PTA, Woman's Club drama hour, and numerous church and civic group gatherings. Notable items include a benefit dance for local chapters, a pilgrimage with University guides to Austin, and charity efforts by the San Antonio Delta Phi alumni and other organizations.

Daughters Crockett Hotel Root Radiant Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Condustressey Club O. B.S Eloise Puller Berk Sire Avenue Tech PT. A Ab BP. mi Udibortum Sehool 'Thureday Woman's Club San Aniwite Boarch Noc Tional Association For Auniltorium San Antonio Conservation Society Witte Museum Government Hill Eutheren Ladies! Aid Society City Federation Plaza Hotel Omicron Sorority St. Anthonly Yndles O. H Mary Phelan Mapla Street Kappa Delta Kappa Lutchurch Pioneer-club Olive Magnolis Grove Ida ‘Glaeser Helena ‘Street Seotal Eleht Bridge Cing W. Amand Wornan Hutt Avenue T. A City Federation of Women's Clubs Vail Austin Tdt Tlefield Hall of Science Labrary Wren Ubrary Federation San Antonis Austin - Club Wom J. Matthew San Antonio Delphian Council Gun‘tex Tocnl Lena Carson Jesse M

San Antonio Chamber Votes on 15 Working Projects

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce released completed tabulations of votes on 15 main projects forming a sixty year working program. Top priorities include tourism promotion, making San Antonio the Texas convention city, urban growth, oil industry emphasis, public health governance reform, and a buy at home campaign. A secondary program contains 30 additional projects.

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Italian Chamber Elects Directors in Evening Meeting

Italian chamber of commerce board members to be etched at Italian Hall Morales and Columbus Street at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. Thirty seven new members to be introduced. Speakers include Rev Tranchese Fat Viola and Joe Berberlo. presiding officer T. o. Trassont. Vic Grace Paloitta and Leonora Viola to sing.

Italian Chamber of Commerce Morales and Columbus Tranchese Fat Viola Joe Berberlo T. O. Trassont Vic Grace Paloitta Leonora Viola

Problems of Disabled Told at National Rehab Convention

Delegates discussed expanding state rehabilitation, employment for the disabled, and challenges in rehabilitating the blind and deaf at the National Rehabilitation Association convention. C N Woodull and Claud M Andrews spoke on programs in Detroit and county participation, while Mrs Margaret Washington warned against overexposing hard of hearing individuals to public strain.

National Rehabilitation Association Pigea Hotel C. N. Woodull Michigan Detroit Claud M. Andrews Florida Margaret Washington Nashville Tenn Catherite T. Moriarity Louleville Louisville Miami Omahs Indianapolis Ciicinpati Snd Minnsapols

Thanksgiving Food Show At Gunter Hotel Features City Chefs

Two menus preview the event with roast turkey or baked ham offerings. The San Antonio Lights show on Thursday November 19 at 2 PM in the Crystal ballroom will showcase festive recipes and kitchen demonstrations by Mrs. W. I Bretton and Miss Mildred Kitchen. A style show by Mode-Day and a kitchenware display by Shaw's Jewelry will accompany the culinary program, with sponsors including Pillsbury, Davis Baking Powder, Imperial agar and Wear-Ever utensils.

San Antonio Gunter Hotel Mildred Kitchen Light W. 12 Bretton Jack Tl. Wright Pillsbury Davis Washington Dr. Price Candy Company Shaw Tewelry Katotkin Furniture Store

San Jose Mission Plans Approved for Centennial Work

John Singleton of the state board of contra approved Centennial funded plans for San Jose mission. Harvey Smith and architects designed early work with $20,000 allocated. Bids for park improvements and related buildings are to be received next Tuesday as plans continue toward completion.

San Jose Mission John. Singleton State Board of Contra Singleton Harvey Smith EF. J. Atwell Meanhite

Parts Plant Stays Closed in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana the Bendix Products plant remains closed as labor dispute talks continue. UAW Local 9 President Thomas J Jettera says no strike is underway but workers press to formalize their right to work. Bendix President Vincent Bendix insists the company maintains the right to hire without regard to union affiliation.

South Bend Tha Bendix Products Thomas J. Jettera United, Automobile Workers of America Vincent Dendix

Prowlings Prompt Police Report From Mrs Nesbit Home

Mrs W F Nesbit of 211 West Mis tetoe avenue reported to police on Wednesday that screams from her home frightened a prowler. Police investigating the disturbance as a possible burglary or disturbance in the quiet neighborhood.

Election Fee Chit in Court Seeks Rule on Balance

A. Woulss Jr, chair of Besar county Democratic committee, seeks Judge Tayloe’s decision in Forty-fifth District Court on $8192.20 remaining from Democratic primary assessments. Morriss accuses legality disputes over candidacies and withholds refunds. garnishments listed. Pearl Boitz seeks $40 refund. attorneys Ball, Seoligson, and Trueheart request $250 fee.

A. Woulss Jr Besar County Democratic Forty-ffth District Court 9. G. Tayloe Morriss Suisgsvist Harry L. Howard Thirtyseventh District Court Pearl Boitz Louis P. Holtz Vanindete Justice of the Peace Seoligson and Trueheart

Somerset man gets two years in forgery and check passing cases

Guilty pleas by G. H. Fowler of Somerset lead Judge W. W. McCrady to sentence him to two years in each case in Criminal District Court. Fowler admitted signing the name of Tuck Brown to a check on October 10 and the name of I. W. Fowler on August 25.

Gailty G. H. Fowler Somerset W. W. McCracy Criminal District Court Fowler Tuck Brown I. Ww. Fowler

Legion Post to Meet at Alarae Post No 2

The Alamo Post of the Legion will hold a social meeting with Alarae Post No 2 of the American Legion. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but the two posts plan a gathering this week.

Alarae Post No American Legion

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